MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported two pipes go through the floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported two pipes go through the floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle oil leak
signs of corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe.
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
oil leak from axle ?
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
oil leak from axle ?
Head lamp lenses in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Head lamp lenses in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted
nearside front upper & lower wishbones slightly rusted
offside front upper & lower wishbones slightly rusted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted
nearside front upper & lower wishbones slightly rusted
offside front upper & lower wishbones slightly rusted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear discs has slight rust
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both side rear discs rusty
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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S518 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S518 CGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S518 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.
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